NAD Dried Blood Spot

Description

Understanding the body’s energy metabolism and cellular function is critical for optimising health and longevity. NutriPATH’s NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) Panel is a comprehensive test designed to assess key biomarkers involved in cellular energy production, antioxidant defence, and overall metabolic health. This panel measures several analytes crucial for supporting mitochondrial function, healthy aging, metabolic function, and disease prevention.

Support Aging and Longevity: As we age, NAD+ levels naturally decline, contributing to fatigue, reduced cellular repair, and age-related diseases. Measuring NAD+ and its derivatives helps in determining whether interventions or lifestyle changes can support healthy aging.

Boost Energy and Vitality: For those struggling with fatigue, poor energy levels, or mitochondrial dysfunction, the NAD Panel offers insights into where imbalances may be occurring, allowing for targeted interventions to restore energy production and cellular health.

Enhance Antioxidant Defence: With the increasing exposure to environmental toxins and stressors, maintaining a strong antioxidant defence system is vital. The NADPH pathway is crucial for reducing oxidative damage, and this test can reveal how well your body is coping with oxidative stress.

Improve Metabolic Health: The ratios of NAD+/NADH and NADP/NADPH can indicate the state of your metabolism and mitochondrial efficiency. Imbalances may contribute to metabolic disorders, weight issues, and chronic inflammation.

Key Analytes:

NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide): NAD+ is a coenzyme essential for energy production in the mitochondria. It plays a pivotal role in converting nutrients into energy (ATP).

NADH (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, reduced form): NADH is the reduced form of NAD+ and is equally vital in energy metabolism. A healthy balance between NAD+ and NADH is crucial and influences everything from energy levels to immune function.

NADPH (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate, reduced form): NADPH plays a critical role in anabolic reactions, including lipid synthesis, antioxidant defense, and detoxification. It helps combat oxidative stress, protecting cells from damage and supporting immune health.

NADP (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate): NADP is the oxidized form of NADPH and is involved in various biosynthetic pathways, including fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis, and is essential for tissue repair and regeneration.

NAM (Nicotinamide): Nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide, is a form of vitamin B3 that serves as a precursor to NAD+. It has been shown to support healthy skin, reduce inflammation, and promote cellular repair.

NA (Nicotinic Acid): Nicotinic acid, another form of vitamin B3, also contributes to the synthesis of NAD+ in the body. Proper nicotinic acid levels are key for maintaining a healthy lipid profile, cardiovascular health, and energy balance.

NAD+/NADH Ratio: The NAD+/NADH ratio is a key indicator of the balance between oxidation and reduction processes within cells.

NADP/NADPH Ratio: This ratio reflects the balance between oxidative and reductive processes within cells. A balanced NADP/NADPH ratio is essential for efficient detoxification, antioxidant defence, and protection against oxidative damage.

NAD/NADP Index: The NAD/NADP index provides an overview of the overall balance between the NAD and NADP pathways. This index can be used to evaluate the body’s ability to manage oxidative stress, regulate energy production, and support cellular repair mechanisms.